Bec's Table/French Macarons Made Easy

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French Macarons Made Easy

These tips will make your next batch of macarons a breeze.  They're so simple when you have Bec's tips.

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Bec’s Table Macaron Course

This course will provide you with all the information, tips and demonstrations you need to make brilliant macarons at home.

What is a Macaron?
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What You’ll Learn in this Course:
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Downloadable Mini Recipe eBook
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Different Meringue Techniques for Macaron Shells

There are many ways you can achieve a good macaron although each method has some rules that apply.  I suppose that's why people do have trouble with them.
French Meringue:
Italian Meringue:

Equipment You'll Need

You don't need a lot of equipment to make macarons, although without some of it you'll find it more difficult. 
Video: Piping tips and bags I use:
Video: Lining up your template and why I use baking paper

Ingredient Line-up For Macarons

Even though there are not many ingredients in the recipe, each ingredient plays an important role. Understanding these roles will provide you with the information to achieve great macarons every time you make them.

Video: Ingredients used in Macarons
Almonds:
Other Nuts:
Eggs:
Sugar:
Cream Of Tartar:

Bec's Tips On Making Meringue



Video: Tip For Thermomix Owners
Video: Making your Tant Pour Tant Mixture:
Video: Before you start you have to clean your equipment
Video: Whipping egg whites and adding colour
Video: Mixing your macaronage:
Piping macrons takes practice
Tips on filling your Piping bag
Video: how to tell if your macarons have baked off
My Top 13 Tips for Getting Macarons Right
Macaron piping template.

Recipes For Making Macaron

Here are a few different ways to make macarons. My favourite is the French Meringue method, using both my Stand Mixer and my Thermomix for the best results every time. 
Macarons the Thermomix Way: French Meringue Method
Macaron’s the Conventional Way: French Meringue Method
Recipe for Macarons: Italian Meringue Method

Colour And Decoration Rules And Ideas

Colouring:
Decoration ideas Pre Baking:
Decoration Ideas for After Baking:

Filling Recipes:

This is where the flavours come from when making macarons.  You're only limited to your imagination.
Chocolate Ganache: Thermomix and Conventional
Salted Caramel Base or Sauce (To Turn Into Buttercream):
Salted Caramel Buttercream Filling
Cream Cheese Filling
Almond Buttercream
Buttercream for Hot Days (and when you need it to look white)
Flavours for Macaron Fillings:

Got Problems? Let's Fix Them

These are some of the questions I've had from my students in the past if they had issues, you may too.  Let's nip them in the bud. 
Macarons are uneven or lopsided:
Macarons Don’t Have Feet:
The top of the macaron is cooked, but the underside is still soft and gooey:
Most of the macarons have come out fine, but some are uneven or misshapen:
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Glossary Of Terms:

Terms That Pastry Chefs Use:
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